How to Delete a Retweet on Twitter (X)

Retweeting is a quick way to share someone else’s post, but sometimes you hit the button by accident or change your mind. This guide shows you exactly how to remove a retweet from your profile on the X (formerly Twitter) app and website, restoring your timeline to what you actually want to show.

What You’ll Need

• Access to your Twitter/X account (logged in on the app or website)
• The retweet you want to remove must still exist (if the original tweet was deleted, your retweet disappears automatically)

Step-by-Step

The process is nearly identical whether you’re on the mobile app or the desktop site. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Twitter/X – Launch the app on your phone or go to x.com in your browser and log in if you aren’t already.
2. Find the retweet – Scroll through your home timeline to locate the tweet you retweeted. If you can’t find it easily, go to your profile page and look at the “Retweets” tab (on the web) or just scroll through your posts – retweets appear in your profile feed with a “Reposted” label.
3. Tap or click the retweet icon – Look for the icon that looks like two arrows forming a square (the retweet/repost icon). It’s usually next to the like (heart) icon. On the app, tap it; on the web, click it.
4. Select “Undo Retweet” or “Undo Repost” – A small menu will pop up. The exact wording depends on your version: it might say “Undo Retweet” or “Undo Repost.” Tap or click that option.
5. Confirm if asked – Some versions ask for confirmation. If you see a prompt, tap “Undo” or “Remove” to finalize.
6. Check your profile – Go to your profile and confirm the retweet is gone. The original tweet will no longer appear in your posts or retweets list.

Common Mistakes

• Tapping the like button instead – The heart icon is right next to the retweet icon. If you accidentally like it, that’s a different action. Make sure you’re tapping the retweet icon (the two arrows).
• Looking for a “Delete” button – Twitter doesn’t label it “Delete” for retweets. You’re undoing the retweet, not deleting the original post. Look for “Undo Retweet” or “Undo Repost.”
• Confusing retweets with quote tweets – If you added a comment when retweeting (a quote tweet), it appears as a regular post with your comment. To remove that, you need to delete the post itself (the trash/delete icon), not just undo the retweet.
• Forgetting the original tweet was deleted – If the original author deleted their tweet, your retweet vanishes automatically. You don’t need to do anything, but you might wonder where it went.

Tips

• Use the profile tab to find retweets quickly – On the web, click “Retweets” in your profile menu to see only your retweets. On the app, scroll through your posts and look for the “Reposted” label.
• Undo immediately if you change your mind – The retweet icon will turn green (or highlighted) after you retweet. Tapping it again right away gives you the “Undo” option without hunting through your timeline.
• Check your notifications – If someone liked or replied to your retweet, undoing it doesn’t remove those notifications from their activity feed, but the retweet itself will be gone from your profile.
• Consider a quote tweet instead – If you want to share a post with your own thoughts, use the quote tweet feature. It’s easier to delete later because it’s a regular post with a trash icon.

Troubleshooting

• The “Undo Retweet” option isn’t showing – This can happen if the original tweet was deleted or made private after you retweeted. In that case, the retweet is already gone from your profile. Refresh the page or restart the app to clear any glitch.
• You tapped the retweet icon but nothing happens – Try closing and reopening the app, or refresh the browser page. If the problem persists, log out and log back in.
• The retweet is still visible after undoing – Wait a few seconds and refresh. Sometimes the interface lags. If it still shows, force-close the app and reopen it.
• You can’t find the retweet at all – Use the search bar on your profile (on the web) or scroll further. If it’s not there, it may have been removed by the original author or by a block.
• You’re trying to remove a retweet from someone else’s profile – You can only remove retweets from your own profile. If you see a retweet on another user’s profile, that’s their action, not yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does deleting a retweet notify the original author?

No. Twitter/X does not send a notification when you undo a retweet. The original author won’t know unless they specifically check your profile.

Can I delete a retweet from the mobile app?

Yes, the process is the same: tap the retweet icon on the tweet and select “Undo Retweet” (or “Undo Repost”).

What’s the difference between undoing a retweet and deleting a quote tweet?

Undoing a retweet removes the simple share. A quote tweet is a new post with your comment, so you delete it like any other post using the trash icon.

If the original tweet is deleted, does my retweet disappear?

Yes. When the original tweet is deleted, all retweets of it are automatically removed from everyone’s profiles.

Can I delete a retweet from the Twitter/X app if I’m not logged in?

No, you must be logged into the account that made the retweet to remove it.

Will undoing a retweet remove it from my followers’ timelines?

Yes, the retweet will be removed from your profile and from your followers’ timelines, although it may take a few moments to propagate.

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